The Speech Pathologist works with people and their families, carers and friends to:

Diagnose the type of communication and swallowing difficulty

Work with other health professionals to diagnose cognition difficulties

Provide advice and support

Set goals that are important and relevant to each individual and their situation, such as returning to work, living independently, communicating with family and friends, and/or safely and comfortably eating a meal

Provide therapy to support the communication, cognitive or swallowing skills required to reach these goals

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Language Services

Eastern Health acknowledges the traditional owners of the land upon which our health service is built, the Wurundjeri People, part of the Kulin Nation, and pays our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging.